Choosing the Right Tech Stack: Simplicity Over Complexity

Every week, a new JavaScript framework is born. Every month, a revolutionary database promises to change everything. But here’s the truth: boring technology is profitable technology.

The Hidden Cost of Cutting-Edge Tech

When you adopt the latest, greatest technology, you’re signing up for:

• Learning curves that slow down development
• Limited documentation and community support
• Frequent breaking changes that require rewrites
• Difficulty hiring developers with expertise

Our “Boring” Tech Stack

Here’s what powers our 90+ client projects:

Frontend: React + TypeScript

• Mature ecosystem
• Abundant developers
• Excellent tooling
• Predictable updates

Backend: Node.js + PostgreSQL

• Battle-tested in production
• Incredible performance
• Rich library ecosystem
• Easy horizontal scaling

Infrastructure: Docker + AWS

• Industry standard
• Predictable costs
• Reliable uptime
• Great automation tools

The Results Speak for Themselves

With this “boring” stack, we achieve:

• 99.9% uptime across all services
• < 100ms response times for 95% of requests
• $0 in technical debt payments
• 2-day onboarding for new projects

When to Consider New Technology

We only adopt new technology when:

1. It solves a specific, measurable problem
2. It has been production-tested for 2+ years
3. It reduces complexity, not increases it
4. The ROI is clear and significant

Key Takeaway

Your tech stack should be invisible to your customers. They don’t care if you use React or Vue, PostgreSQL or MongoDB. They care that your product works, every time, without fail.

Choose boring. Choose profitable. Choose technology that gets out of your way and lets you focus on delivering value.